Pay Range:

$18.50 - $26.83HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various assigned duties in the areas of specimen collection, handling and processing, order entry, and customer service to deliver accurate test results to the medical staff for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of patient illness.

Position Specifics:
Department: Laboratory
Core Function: Laboratory
Schedule: Full-Time / 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday
Facility: St. Anthony's - Effingham
Location: Effingham, IL
Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of laboratory experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• N/A

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits:  HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)  combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS
  contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption   to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

09120 Chicago Webster & Clybourn Surgery Center - General AdministrationFull timeYes40

Monday - Friday 7:00-3:30

No weekends, No holidays, No call

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20Major Responsibilities: Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment 1)Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination. 2)Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete and correct. 3)Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift. 4)Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times. 5)Reports improper equipment operation to clinical engineers, red tags the equipment, and documents on the Shift report. 6)Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area at completion of shift as assigned. 7)Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure. Performance of Assembly/Packaging/Wrapping 1)Examines and ensure that all the components of the surgical instrumentation is clean and properly function prior to tray assembly. 2)Test all instrumentation for correct function following established procedures each time the instrumentation is processed. 3)Electrical test all instrumentation that has an insulation coating each time the instrument is processed. 4)Assembles instrument sets, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following the tray count sheet created in the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system. Placing the instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user. 5)Follow all manufacture information for use sheets approved processes to package and/or wrap the trays/items for terminal sterilization. Validation of Sterilization Equipment: 1)Runs appropriate tests for sterilizers; biological, bowie dick. 2)Validates and document in Censitrac Instrument Tracking system each sterilization cycle utilizing biological, chemical and mechanical indicators. Performance of Sterilization 1)Utilizing the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system, scan all items into each sterilizer load. 2)Labels each item processed in the sterilizer with correct load label. 3)Position each item on the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization. 4)Include Biological Challenge pack on the second load for each Steam Sterilizer and any load containing Implantable. 5)Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorded data strip provided. Scan the strip into Censitrac Instrument Tracking system and document results of chemical and biological test. 6)Initiate a recall should any load fail to meet specified parameter. Notify Manager immediately. Performance of Inventory/Storage/Distribution Functions 1)Places sterile items in appropriate area for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately sorted by department. 2)Receives supplies from warehouse and outside vendors, ensuring that supplies entering SPD are devoid of external contaminants. 3)Completes case carts for OR following the standard work for loading the cart and ensuring items requested are ready for distribution to OR. 4)Complete case cart assembly log and Case Cart Communication form per Standard work for each case cart built. 5)Assists with cleaning of storage areas and work stations to maintain a contaminant-free environment. Performance of Low Temperature, Sterrad, Sterilization 1)Assure that all items are completely dry prior to assembly. Utilize Censitrac Instrument tracking system to assemble trays/instruments. 2)Wrap or containerize items for sterilization. Use Tyvek pouches for single instruments. 3)Run a biological test in the first load for each sterilizer daily. 4)Label each item placed in a sterilizer with a correct load label. 5)Position each item in the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization. 6)Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorded data strip provided. Scan the strip into Censitrac Instrument Tracking system and document results of chemical and biological test. Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors 1)Assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation to work flow. 2)Observes employee activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control. 3)Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and filling out appropriate work orders. 4)Acts as liaison between SPD and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner. 5)Assists in maintaining SPD inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining the appropriate paperwork. Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function 1)Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an A3 action plan. 2)Monitors process improvement indicators and reports to staff. 3)Assists in precepting new associates and sterile processing students. Communication Skill to Support the Accomplishment of Team Outcome: 1)Understands verbal instruction. 2)Communicates properly with co-workers and customers. 3)Comprehends written and verbal instructions. 4)Documents appropriately ie: Censitrac Instruments tracking system, Shift report. 5)Collaborates with co-workers to prioritize work load. 6)Cooperates with co-workers to produce productive outputs. 7)Works in all areas to accomplish daily work loads. 8)Gives and receives appropriate feedback to and from co-workers. Maintenance of Effective Functions in the Department 1)Demonstrates independent function in performing related tasks as deemed necessary by team. 2)Reaches consensus with the team to perform unit operations in the most productive manner. 3)Supports team decision made by team outputs. Education/Experience Required: High school diploma. 1 yr. SPD experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to communicate and follow directions. Computer skills. Experienced in operating sterilization equipment Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days of hire Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Exposure to blood/body fluids. Heavy lifting 30 to 35 lbs. Hepatitis vacc. at hire. Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations. Strength/dexterity to handle surgical instruments/equipment Ability to access all areas of the department Rotation to all shifts to accommodate the departments scheduling needs Positions with patient contact lifting requirements should use the following standard lifting requirement: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.